TED Talks on 60 Minutes: Millions of Viewers, Big Ideas Wrapped in Personal Experiences, it’s Worth Checking Out

Charlie Rose from 60 minutes did a solid piece on TED talks last night. It’s worth watching, especially if you aren’t familiar with the TED phenomenon. TED talks are given at TED conferences around the world

TED talks are given at TED conferences around the world and cover a variety of topics in a thought provoking way.

and cover a variety of topics in a thought provoking way. They are free to watch, and if you are interested in learning and reflection there is definitely something here for you. The talks are a max of 18 minutes, short enough to find the time to watch one here and there. One of my favorites is Jane McGonigal’s talk on death bed regrets. This is relevant to ForMen.com because if you understand what people tend to regret when they are on their death bed, it might help you avoid having those same feelings someday i.e. help you live your life to the fullest now.

American game designer, Jane McGonigal, presented her “Deathbed Regrets” — which probably resonate with many:

• I wish I hadn’t worked so hard
• I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends
• I wish I had let myself be happier
• I wish I had the courage to express my true self
• I wish I lived a life true to my dreams vs. what other people expected of me

Relevant Sources:

1.)    Charlie Rose 60 Minutes piece on TED talks

2.)    Most Popular TED talks of all time

3.)    Jane McGonigal’s talk on death bed regrets